Are you a qualified dentist overseas looking to begin your career in the UK dental sector? This Trainee Dental Nurse position offers a structured, supported pathway to gain hands-on experience, UK registration, and ultimately progress toward practicing as a dentist in the UK. This role is ideal for overseas dentists who are working toward passing the ORE exams.
We have various locations available around the North West.
What’s Included:
- Full-time Trainee Dental Nurse position with salary and practical experience in a UK dental practice
- We will provide you with a Certificate Of Sponsorship (COS)
- Support in enrolling onto the NEBDN Dental Nursing course (a required step for GDC registration as a Dental Nurse)
- Exposure to UK clinical procedures, cross-infection control standards, and NHS/private dentistry operations
- Training in patient communication, record keeping, and chairside assisting
- Guidance on progressing toward ORE exams and GDC registration (if applicable)
There will be an administrative charge for this.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during a range of procedures, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical notes
- Help manage patient flow, appointments, and treatment coordination
- Follow UK infection control protocols and maintain clinical hygiene standards
- Communicate confidently with patients and team members in English
- Support day-to-day practice administration as needed
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Qualified dentist from outside the UK/EU
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Committed to developing a career in UK dentistry
- Professional, motivated, and eager to learn UK clinical and regulatory standards
- International dental qualification required, but UK experience is not essential
Why Choose This Route?
- Gain UK dental experience while preparing for your ORE exams or GDC registration
- Earn a competitive salary while you train
- Become eligible for further roles such as Dental Therapist, Private Dentist, or PVLE (Performer’s Validation by Experience) once registered
- Join a supportive environment where many overseas professionals have successfully transitioned to UK dentistry